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Regional Responses and Conditions
Arab leaders expressed cautious optimism but attached conditions. They insisted Israel must abandon plans for annexation of the West Bank, halt settlement expansion, and respect the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque—a sensitive religious site in Jerusalem. Humanitarian aid to Gaza is also a priority, with calls for immediate increases.
President Trump assured regional leaders he would prevent Israeli annexation efforts, a move that garnered skepticism but demonstrated a diplomatic effort to align interests. While Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated that Hamas would have no role in governance after conflict resolution, skepticism remains about whether all parties will adhere to these conditions.